Lip Blush Aftercare
Immediately after your treatment, your lips will weep a clear fluid - this is to be expected. Wipe firmly to remove this fluid. Please be aware, leaving this to dry will cause premature scabbing and discomfort. Wipe your lips every 10 minutes for an hour, After an hour has passed, continue to wipe your lips and apply a thin layer of your aftercare every hour for the remainder of the day.
The initial swelling can be obvious but usually subsides within 24-48 hours, however this can last a little longer in some cases where clients lips are fuller. Cold compresses or ice packs can help with the swelling if necessary.
Your lips will be very tender and dry, it is vital that you keep them moist with the aftercare.
From day 2 onwards, wipe your lips with a baby wipe and apply your aftercare 4x a day (morning, lunch, dinner, before bed) to keep them hydrated.
Around day 3-7 the dry skin on your lips should start to flake off. During this time its vital you do not pick the flakes or dry skin off your lips and let them fall off naturally.
If by chance you happen to break out in excessive amount of cold sores, please stop all aftercare and focus on treating the cold sore virus by visiting your local pharmacy.
Avoid touching your lips: For the first 24 hours after the procedure, avoid touching or rubbing your lips to prevent introducing bacteria.
Avoid direct sunlight on your lips for 2 weeks: Protect your lips with SPF lip balm after the 2 weeks. Sun exposure can cause fading and colour change over time.
Avoid makeup on the treated area: Refrain from applying lip products, including lipstick and lip gloss, until your lips have fully healed to prevent infection (2 weeks) make up on your face is fine, just avoid anything touching the lips.
Do not go swimming in sea water or chlorine water for the first 2 weeks, cover your lips with vaseline in salt and chlorine water to avoid a bleaching effect
Drink through a straw: If possible, drink liquids through a straw during the initial healing period to minimize friction on your lips.
Chemicals of any kind can interfere with the healing and colour of your new tattoo. Glyocolic acid and face peel must be kept away from your tattoos it has been reported to lighten the colour with constant continued use.
Attend your follow-up appointment: Schedule and attend your follow-up appointment to assess the healing progress and touch up to add more pigment through for the desired results.
Following these aftercare instructions diligently will help ensure your lip tattoo heals properly and retains its vibrant color.
